Getting Adjusted to being at HOME!

Chase has been home a little over a Month now and we are still getting adjusted. He had his days and night mixed up for a long time, but he's doing much better now. When he left the hospital, he was 7lbs. We had a slight problem getting him to gain weight due to a combination of things. His formula did not agree with his stomach and he has reflux, so he was spitting up most of his bottles. He lost weight at first, so his pediatrician put him on medication for the reflux, which he should outgrow, and changed his formula. He is keeping his milk down, so he is gaining weight now. He is up to 7lbs, 10oz. His pediatrician also said we could start adding a little cereal to a couple of his bottles as well as giving him a little water a day- Chase loves them both! Chase is so funny for several reasons...I will Never forget the day we brought him home. We pulled into the garage and as soon as we put the car in park, it sounded like something EXPLODED in his diaper. I guess that was his way of saying, "Mom and Dad, I'm HOME". Honestly, it was the biggest bowel movement I have ever seen from such a small creature, but we laughed about it. He began screaming, so Ryan laid him on the bed and held his paci in his mouth, while I changed his diaper-Teamwork! We knew he loved his paci while he was in the hospital, but we had no idea how serious he was about it. Chase and his paci are two peas in a pod! If his paci falls out of his mouth, Chase screams like his world has ended and then all is well again once they are reunited. Chase dislikes when I sneeze, diaper changes, changing clothes and taking baths. He does not like sleeping in his crib or bassinet, so depending on what Chase wants-the swing, bouncie chair, our bed or my chest is where he sleeps. Chase loves being held, someone patting his bottom and being sung to. He is becoming more alert every day and is doing a great job holding his head up. We are so excited about Chase being home! We thank God everyday.

Chase is HOME!!!

After 118 days in the NICU, our Miracle baby is home! We brought him home yesterday at 2:30. We know we still have a long road ahead of us. There will be several Dr visits and more surgeries to revise the shunt, when needed, but God has carried us this far, so will continue to trust in Him. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support through the beginning of our journey. I will continue to provide updates as Chase continues to grow.

Update: April 29

Chase had his 6th surgery on Friday April 26th. The surgery went well,no issues. He had a rough weekend, but is doing better now. We are praying for a swift recovery and no other unexpected issues. We thank God for giving us such a strong baby.

Pictures of our Big Boy!

Update: April 18

Chase continues to do very well! He is now up to 50cc's on his feeds and he is loving it! He weighs 6lbs 8oz now! He has one more surgery to get the VP Shunt and that is the only thing keeping us from going home. We are trying to find out when they plan on doing the surgery. We will keep you posted. We have come so far and we cannot Thank GOD enough!

Update: April 14

Chase had his first round of immunization shots and he had a rough couple of days. They had to put him back on oxygen to keep him stable. He is now doing much better and back to his normal self. April 12th was actually his due date and he graduated to a big boy bed! He's in a crib now and loving it! They continue to increase his feeds. His belly is healing nicely from the surgery and his bowels are functioning properly. He gets bigger each day. He is now 6lbs 2oz!!! We have truly come a long way. We are Blessed!

Update: April 8

Chase continues to do well. He is becoming more alert each day. He is also doing well with holding his head up on his own. They continue monitoring the fluid on his head by doing a head ultrasound each week. Although he is now 3 months 2 days, they are planning on giving him his 2 month immunization shots. They decided to delay them due to his back to back surgeries. Please continue praying for our sweet Angel.